Metal icon Philip H. Anselmo, himself a veteran of countless summer metal tours, has given THRASH & BURN his stamp of approval: “On behalf of HO– USECORE RECORDS, I want everyone to get their collective asses to THRASH & BURN as early as possible to catch all the bands rock out and stay all the way through, late, and throw down with Dez F. and DEVIL DRIVER. SUPPORT THE UNDERGROUND MUSIC SCENE.”

INSTINCT OF AGGRESSION was founded at the start of 2005 in Los Angeles, California. With a clear cut mission from the outset, to dominate the world with their heavy brand of metal. Led by a live wire lead vocalist named Carl Bensley, the band picks up where most young group’s end: bringing a no-holds-barred, take-no-prisoners style of music to the now dead SoCal metal scene. No gimmicks, no makeup – just five intoxicated guys who live to play music as driving, energetic and intense as possible. After working with Mikey Doling, of Snot/Soulfly/Invitro, and Brad Dujmovic, IOA has unleashed a totally fresh, distinct sound that doesn’t cater to any single sub-genre but still pays direct homage to all of them. They just keep it brutally poignant and totally real.

"We had hoped to finish recording our debut WARBEAST album for Housecore Records back in April when we went to New Orleans. But we realized that it was just turning out too good to rush my vocals. I also had to return to Texas to get ready with Rigor Mortis for our show in Germany at Keep It True 12. I have always been rushed when it got to my vocal parts. So when Philip Anselmo suggested I just come back by myself and spend a week with him recording my vocals… I was thrilled at the idea of taking my time on each song.

Not only that, Philip is going to sort of coach me and give me tips in the studio. I have always been stubborn about letting anyone help me with my vocals. I always felt I was limited with my vocal ability anyway...

"We have terrible news, Pete (Hawthorne – lead guitarist) has been indirectly involved with a motorbike accident, burning his left hand, which has forced us to pull out of the up-coming EVILE / MUTANT tour.

To all our fans who were coming to watch us, we're extremely sorry that we won't be playing and will make up for it when Pete's hand has healed. We hope Evile and Mutant have a great tour, go support them! From all at Warpath."

Evile are currently seeking a replacement band for the main support slot.

"Please watch the new video interview we just did with Outlaw VideoTV. It has our official announcement about our name change and our future plans with the band. It will be a long transition to get everyone to know about our name change. You can help us spread the word by reposting this interview… thanks!"